Present simple
Orari predefiniti (secondo un "timetable"):
The plane takes off at 10.
The train leaves at 7.00.
Present Continuous con senso di futuro
Accordi / Decisioni già prese:
I'm meeting Jim at the airport.
Tonight I am watching a blockbuster film.
Tomorrow I am seeing Mary at the shopping centre.
Futuro con “GOING TO” (to be going to)
Intenzioni e progetti:
We're going to spend the summer abroad.
I am going to cut the grass in my garden next week-end
I am going to take my son to the football match next Saturday
Azioni che stanno per accadere:
Look! He is going to fall!
Previsioni basate su informazioni che si hanno a disposizione nel presente:
I think it's going to rain!
Futuro con “WILL” (= Simple Future)
Decisione spontanea/volontà di fare qualcosa:
We'll give you a lift to the cinema.
After school I’ll probably spend a year abroad.
- I’m going to the station. – I’ll drive you there.
Azione che si svolge nel futuro:
This time next week I'll be sun-bathing.
Previsioni / sogni / speranze:
I'll be a pop star!
(horoscope) You will meet a wonderful person.
Promesse:
I'll love you forever.
Attenzione:
What shall we do tonight?
(at the restaurant / in a shop) I’ll have a steak. / I’ll buy it. /I’ll have it.
SHALL con la prima pers sing/plur:
Shall we go?
Shall I do it for you?
forma negativa:
I won't forgive you! WON'T = WILL NOT
You WON'T (= will not) pass the exam if you do not study!
ESEMPI:
A: What are you doing this afternoon? Are you coming to the gym?
B: This afternoon I am doing nothing. (decisione presa)
C: Oh gosh. I am so tired. This afternoon I am going to do nothing (I'm GONNA DO nothing). (intenzione)
D: I don’t know…. I am really tired – It’s been a busy week. I think I will do nothing (decido al momento)
E: Sorry I can’t. I have to drive my mum to the station. Her train to Rome leaves at 3.
Frank: What shall we do tonight? Shall we go to that bar in the city centre?
Dave: I’m sorry, I can’t. I am having dinner with my family.
Tom: For me that’s ok. I think I’ll have the same drink I got last Friday.
AL BAR/RISTORANTE:
“La compro?” (chiedi consiglio) = shall I buy it?
“La compro!” (decidi di comprarla) = I’ll buy it!
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Esempi dalle canzoni:
THE LAZY SONG, Bruno Mars: 'Cause today I swear I'm not doing anything
I GOTTA FEELING, Black Eyed Peas: I gotta feeling, that tonight's gonna be a good night...
EVERYTHING'S GONNA BE ALRIGHT, Bob Marley (l'esempio è nel titolo)
I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU, The Rembrands (soundtrack of the TV series Friends) (l'esempio è nel titolo)
Bella spiegazione da talkintownenglish
Exercises
http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/tenses/future.htm
https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b2/future-forms-expressing-future-time/
http://esl.about.com/library/quiz/blgrquiz_futureforms.htm
http://www.ingilizcechat.net/exercises/grammar/future_exercise_1.htm
Orari predefiniti (secondo un "timetable"):
The plane takes off at 10.
The train leaves at 7.00.
Present Continuous con senso di futuro
Accordi / Decisioni già prese:
I'm meeting Jim at the airport.
Tonight I am watching a blockbuster film.
Tomorrow I am seeing Mary at the shopping centre.
Futuro con “GOING TO” (to be going to)
Intenzioni e progetti:
We're going to spend the summer abroad.
I am going to cut the grass in my garden next week-end
I am going to take my son to the football match next Saturday
Azioni che stanno per accadere:
Look! He is going to fall!
Previsioni basate su informazioni che si hanno a disposizione nel presente:
I think it's going to rain!
Futuro con “WILL” (= Simple Future)
Decisione spontanea/volontà di fare qualcosa:
We'll give you a lift to the cinema.
After school I’ll probably spend a year abroad.
- I’m going to the station. – I’ll drive you there.
Azione che si svolge nel futuro:
This time next week I'll be sun-bathing.
Previsioni / sogni / speranze:
I'll be a pop star!
(horoscope) You will meet a wonderful person.
Promesse:
I'll love you forever.
Attenzione:
What shall we do tonight?
(at the restaurant / in a shop) I’ll have a steak. / I’ll buy it. /I’ll have it.
SHALL con la prima pers sing/plur:
Shall we go?
Shall I do it for you?
forma negativa:
I won't forgive you! WON'T = WILL NOT
You WON'T (= will not) pass the exam if you do not study!
ESEMPI:
A: What are you doing this afternoon? Are you coming to the gym?
B: This afternoon I am doing nothing. (decisione presa)
C: Oh gosh. I am so tired. This afternoon I am going to do nothing (I'm GONNA DO nothing). (intenzione)
D: I don’t know…. I am really tired – It’s been a busy week. I think I will do nothing (decido al momento)
E: Sorry I can’t. I have to drive my mum to the station. Her train to Rome leaves at 3.
Frank: What shall we do tonight? Shall we go to that bar in the city centre?
Dave: I’m sorry, I can’t. I am having dinner with my family.
Tom: For me that’s ok. I think I’ll have the same drink I got last Friday.
AL BAR/RISTORANTE:
- What will you have? (cosa prendi?) = what would you like to order?
- I’ll have a soda.
- I’ll have a pizza.
“La compro?” (chiedi consiglio) = shall I buy it?
“La compro!” (decidi di comprarla) = I’ll buy it!
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Esempi dalle canzoni:
THE LAZY SONG, Bruno Mars: 'Cause today I swear I'm not doing anything
I GOTTA FEELING, Black Eyed Peas: I gotta feeling, that tonight's gonna be a good night...
EVERYTHING'S GONNA BE ALRIGHT, Bob Marley (l'esempio è nel titolo)
I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU, The Rembrands (soundtrack of the TV series Friends) (l'esempio è nel titolo)
Bella spiegazione da talkintownenglish
Exercises
http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/tenses/future.htm
https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b2/future-forms-expressing-future-time/
http://esl.about.com/library/quiz/blgrquiz_futureforms.htm
http://www.ingilizcechat.net/exercises/grammar/future_exercise_1.htm